April 21, 2013

Mass hunger strike against Castro dictatorship continues

Nearly a week ago, over 25 members of the Cuban Patriotic Union (UNPACU) began a sit-in protest and hunger strike in the Central Park of the eastern city of Santiago.

They are protesting the increased repression against their colleagues -- 40 of whom are currently in prison.

The park has been surrounded by Castro's state security forces.

In towns near Santiago, activists have held solidarity protests, some of which have been violently attacked by the regime's forces. These include the homes of Maximiliano Sánchez Perera and Ramon Bolaños, where agents broke in, beat and arrested those gathered.

Meanwhile, flyers and stickers in support of the UNPACU hunger strikers have been found throughout the city.

Led by UNPACU founder Jose Daniel Ferrer, those on hunger strike in Santiago include:

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Nearly a week ago, over 25 members of the Cuban Patriotic Union (UNPACU) began a sit-in protest and hunger strike in the Central Park of the eastern city of Santiago.

They are protesting the increased repression against their colleagues -- 40 of whom are currently in prison.

The park has been surrounded by Castro's state security forces.

In towns near Santiago, activists have held solidarity protests, some of which have been violently attacked by the regime's forces. These include the homes of Maximiliano Sánchez Perera and Ramon Bolaños, where agents broke in, beat and arrested those gathered.

Meanwhile, flyers and stickers in support of the UNPACU hunger strikers have been found throughout the city.

Led by UNPACU founder Jose Daniel Ferrer, those on hunger strike in Santiago include: